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Monday, April 21
North Hills Genealogists (Virtual Event-Free) (External Events)
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm HYBRID: Zoom and In-Person (Pittsburgh, PA)
Join North Hills Genealogists and author Steven Cowie on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 4pm Pacific as he discusses his book When Hell Came to Sharpsburg: The Battle of Antietam and its Impact on the Civilians Who Called it Home. Steven dedicated fifteen years to researching the Battle of Antietam for this, his first book.
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Monday, April 21
Write It Up (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Meeting via Zoom
Are you looking for inspiration to write up your family history research?
This group meets online the third Monday of the month. Join us to share and discuss writing projects, resources, and ideas. Research reports, articles for publication, family histories and memoirs--all genres welcome and encouraged.
Members share their latest writing project by the 1st of the month to give others time to read and review. Depending on the number of pieces submitted, each piece will be given at least 10 minutes discussion.
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Tuesday, April 22
Tech Tuesdays (Virtual via Zoom) (Classes and Workshops)
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Need a helping hand? Drop in (virtually) on Tech Tuesdays, the popular informal consult time on DNA, hardware, software, and virtually all genealogy-related issues. All are welcomed, especially those who are just starting.
These occur virtually on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. No appointment necessary. No guarantee we can solve your problem, but we sure will try.
Zoom room opens about 5 minutes early with a waiting room. Please be patient.
Meeting ID: 857 1272 3020
Passcode: 930736
Facilitators: Varies (Jill Morelli, Cary Bright, Ceil Rogers, Christine Schomaker)
Image by kp yamu Jayanath from Pixabay
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Wednesday, April 23
Fiske Genealogical Library Classes (Free!) (Elsewhere Around the Sound)
10:00 am to 11:15 am
The Fiske Genealogical Library continues its virtual classes in 2025. All classes will be by video meeting. All classes are Wednesdays, 10-11:15, unless otherwise noted on their schedule.
"Discovering African American Ancestry" with Beth Schwartz
A complete schedule of classes as well as links to the meetings and class notes are on their website, http://fiskelibrary.org/.
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Wednesday, April 23
Mexican SIG (Special Interest Groups)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Virtual via Zoom
Share information and discuss Indigenous North American, Spanish, Cuban, and Hispanic genealogical research. Meetings are held via Zoom on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
To participate you need to be on the SGS Mexican SIG email list. Contact Diane Hughes-Hart via SGSMexSIG@seagensoc.org to join. Diane will email you the Zoom link for the monthly meetings.
Facilitator: Diane Hughes-Hart, an experienced genealogist and instructor, has been studying the ancestry of her Mexican mother since 2010.
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Saturday, April 26
DNA SIG-Virtual via ZOOM (Special Interest Groups)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Join our quarterly meetings to discover what's new in genetic genealogy and learn more about select, in-depth topics.
This month's topic(s): TBD
Co-Chair: Michelle Carroll
Michelle Carroll is an advanced researcher at Legacy Tree Genealogists and a resident of Bellingham, Washington. In addition to her Bachelor's degree, she holds a certificate in genealogical research from Boston University and is a graduate of ProGen study groups. She is also a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists.
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Wednesday, April 30
Fiske Genealogical Library Classes (Free!) (Elsewhere Around the Sound)
10:00 am to 11:15 am
The Fiske Genealogical Library continues its virtual classes in 2025. All classes will be by video meeting. All classes are Wednesdays, 10-11:15, unless otherwise noted on their schedule.
"Putting Your Learning to Work: Get the Most from an Educational Opportunity" with Mary Kircher Roddy
A complete schedule of classes as well as links to the meetings and class notes are on their website, http://fiskelibrary.org/.
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Thursday, May 1
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Genealogy SIG (Special Interest Groups)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Virtual-Zoom
NEW!
Welcome to the AI for Genealogy SIG, a dedicated community for exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and genealogical research.
Topic: AI-Powered Chatbots
AI-powered chatbots are transforming genealogical research by providing instant answers, research suggestions, and historical context for family history enthusiasts. AI-powered chatbots are game-changers for genealogists, offering instant research assistance, record analysis, and DNA interpretation. By integrating AI into our genealogy research, we can uncover family stories faster and more efficiently than ever before!
This SIG meets monthly on the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:30PM Pacific, 9:30PM Eastern.
SGS membership is encouraged but not required.
To register for this event, click here.
You only need to register once for all AI SIG meetings in 2025. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing information about joining the meeting. Keep this email; it may be the only link you get. If you forget to register in advance or misplace the email with the link, don't worry. Register again. You will be able to join the meeting directly from the registration window.
Facilitator: Sylvia Vargas
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Saturday, May 3
FamilySearch SIG (Special Interest Groups)
10:15 am to 12:15 pm Meeting via Zoom
Discover the many ways to use the FamilySearch website in your research.
We will feature a different aspect of the website every meeting. There will be time for Q & A.
This registration is good for March thru June 2025. If you lose the Zoom link, just register again and join directly from the registration page. No harm done.
Questions? Contact SGSFamilySearchSIG@seagensoc.org
Chair: Vacant
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Sunday, May 4
DNA Workshop (Special Interest Groups)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
All participants are encouraged to bring a question about a DNA topic, tool, or DNA kit to the group. Every workshop is unique, and all attendees leave the workshop with lots of WOW moments when they see concepts and tools used in real time.
To participate you need to be on the SGS DNA Interest Group email list. Contact Cary Bright at SGSDNASIG@seagensoc.org to join.
Co-Chairs: Cary Bright, Craig Gowens
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Monday, May 5
Organizing for Genealogy SIG (Special Interest Groups)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Virtual via Zoom
NEW!
Share information and discuss organization tips, techniques, and habits to enhance your genealogical journey.
To participate you need to be on the SGS Organizing SIG email list. Contact Susan McKee at sgsOrganizingsig@seagensoc.org to join. Susan will email you the Zoom link for the monthly meetings.
Facilitator: Susan McKee
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Wednesday, May 7
Fiske Genealogical Library Classes (Free!) (Elsewhere Around the Sound)
10:00 am to 11:15 am
The Fiske Genealogical Library continues its virtual classes in 2025. All classes will be by video meeting. All classes are Wednesdays, 10-11:15, unless otherwise noted on their schedule.
Who "Owned" Solomon? A Case study of 19th Century African American Research with Janice Lovelace
A complete schedule of classes as well as links to the meetings and class notes are on their website, http://fiskelibrary.org/.
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Wednesday, May 7
Pacific Northwest Interest Group (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Share information and discuss Pacific Northwest genealogical research. This SIG meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30PM Pacific, 9:30PM Eastern. SGS membership is encouraged but not required.
Hosts: Leslie Vogel and Siri Nelson.
Register in advance for this meeting (click here).
Register early and you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Register 15 minutes before the meeting time and you will be able to join the meeting immediately from the registration window. You need register only once for all meetings in 2025.
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Thursday, May 8
Publishing SIG (Special Interest Groups)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Zoom
Still sorta NEW!
Participate in writing and publishing the SGS Journal twice a year.
This SIG meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00PM Pacific, 10:00PM Eastern.
SGS membership is encouraged but not required.
To register for this event, click here.
You only need to register once for all Publishing SIG meetings in 2025. After registering, you will also receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Keep this email; it may be the only link you get. If you forget to register in advance or misplace the email with the link, don't worry. Register again. You will be able to join the meeting directly from the registration window.
Facilitators: Laura Sandidge and Maureen Breakiron-Evans
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Saturday, May 10
Second Saturday: Jewish Genealogy 101 (Classes and Workshops)
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Zoom
"Jewish Genealogy 101"
Presented by Rhoda Miller
Wherever you are in your Jewish family history journey, this is a session you won’t want to miss. Learn how to start your research, document your findings, and explore the cultural and historical context that shaped your ancestors—and still shapes us today. Insightful and accessible for both beginners and those with experience.
To view via Zoom, register here.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Alternatively, you may join the meeting immediately from the registration window at the prescribed day and time.
Presenter: Rhoda Miller, Ed.D., CG®, has been a certified genealogist since 1998, specializing in Jewish research and Holocaust studies. Rhoda retired from Ancestry ProGenealogists in 2023. She is Past President of the Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island and currently serves on the Liaison Committee of the International Association of Jewish Genealogy Societies. She is a past board member of LitvakSIG and currently coordinates the Svencionys Research District.
To make a $5.00 donation for a program you enjoyed or plan to attend, click here:ZZZZZ
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Monday, May 12
SGS Board of Directors Meeting (Virtual) (SGS Meetings)
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
SGS members must be signed in to view Zoom Meeting info.
If you are not currently signed in, do so on "Members Home," then return to this calendar entry and click on meeting info link above.
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Tuesday, May 13
Tech Tuesdays (Virtual via Zoom) (Classes and Workshops)
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Need a helping hand? Drop in (virtually) on Tech Tuesdays, the popular informal consult time on DNA, hardware, software, and virtually all genealogy-related issues. All are welcomed, especially those who are just starting.
These occur virtually on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. No appointment necessary. No guarantee we can solve your problem, but we sure will try.
Zoom room opens about 5 minutes early with a waiting room. Please be patient.
Meeting ID: 840 1670 7784
Passcode: 874339
Facilitators: Varies (Jill Morelli, Cary Bright, Ceil Rogers, Christine Schomaker)
Image by kp yamu Jayanath from Pixabay
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Tuesday, May 13
Ancestry Users SIG (Special Interest Groups)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Virtual-Zoom
The Ancestry Users Special Interest Group is for people who use Ancestry.com (and AncestryDNA) to research their family histories. Members will share research strategies, exchange tips on using Ancestry's resources effectively, and collaborate to enhance their understanding of Ancestry's tools, features, and databases.
This SIG meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30PM Pacific, 9:30PM Eastern.
SGS membership is encouraged but not required.
To register for this event, click here.
You only need to register once for all Ancestry User SIG meetings in 2025. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing information about joining the meeting. Keep this email; it may be the only link you get. If you forget to register in advance or misplace the email with the link, don't worry. Register again. You will be able to join the meeting directly from the registration window.
Facilitator: Ceil Rogers
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Wednesday, May 14
SGS Walking Tour--Denny Hill (Field Trips)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Walking tour: The Secrets of Seattle's Disappearing Hill
LIMITED TO 15 PEOPLE
Between 1898 and 1930, Seattle completed its most audacious engineering change by eliminating Denny Hill at the north end of downtown. By the end of the project, Seattleites had washed and scraped more than 11 million cubic yards of landscape, reducing the previously 240-foot-high mound to its present pancake topography. David will discuss the full scope of this massive regrade project, point out often overlooked but still existing evidence of the topographic changes, and explain how this reshaping of the Seattle’s landscape continues to shape Seattle and those who call it home.
The walk covers about two miles of flat terrain and lasts between 90-120 minutes, depending on how many questions we ask.
Registration fee: $40 (SGS Members $30)
Event hosted by the SGS Field Trip Committee.
David B. Williams is an author, naturalist, and tour guide whose award-winning books include Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound and Too High and Too Steep: Reshaping Seattle’s Topography, as well as Seattle Walks: Discovering History and Nature in the City. His newest book, Wild in Seattle: Stories at the Crossroads of People and Nature is a best of collection from his free weekly Substack newsletter, the Street Smart Naturalist.edc.
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Wednesday, May 14
Fiske Genealogical Library Classes (Free!) (Elsewhere Around the Sound)
10:00 am to 11:15 am
The Fiske Genealogical Library continues its virtual classes in 2025. All classes will be by video meeting. All classes are Wednesdays, 10-11:15, unless otherwise noted on their schedule.
"Packrat or Genealogist? Effective Methods for Organizing Your Family History Research" with Lisa Alzo
A complete schedule of classes as well as links to the meetings and class notes are on their website, http://fiskelibrary.org/.
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Wednesday, May 14
MAC Computer SIG (Special Interest Groups)
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Meeting via Zoom
Jointly sponsored by SGS and Fiske, this group meets every other month on the second Wednesday of the month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Meetings address topics and resources helpful for those using MacIntosh (Apple) computers and the Reunion program in their genealogy research.
The link to logon will be sent to the MAC SIG email list. People wishing to attend should email macusersig@seagensoc.org to be added to the mailing list.
Co-Chairs: Lisa Marker and Diane Hettrick
Admin: Katie Hanzeli
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Thursday, May 15
SGS Quarterly Program Planning (Virtual) (SGS Meetings)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
As part of our SGS strategic planning effort, we will convene quarterly meetings of what we have dubbed our Education Program Consortium. Our innaugural meeting was so successful, we decided to schedule quarterly meetings.
If you are interested in collaborating with the leaders of our education programs (e.g., SIGs, field trips, classes, seminars, discussion groups), please join us. Register here.
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Friday, May 16
EGS Family Tree Maker SIG (Special Interest Groups)
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Join Eastside Genealogical Society and SGS to learn and share tips and tricks for using Family Tree Maker by Software MacKiev. The meetings open about 15 minutes in advance. You can join and/or leave whenever you have to, and you may email your question(s) in advance or bring them up during the meeting.
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Saturday, May 17
Irish SIG (Special Interest Groups)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual via Zoom
Share information and discuss Irish ancestral research.
To participate you need to be on the SGS Irish Interest Group email list. Contact Susan McKee at sgsirishsig@seagensoc.org to join. Susan will email you the Zoom link for the monthly meetings.
Facilitator: Susan McKee
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Saturday, May 17
German SIG (Special Interest Groups)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Virtual via Zoom
Share what you know OR get help with problems in your own research
Topic this month: TBD
To register for this event, click here.
You only need to register once for all German SIG meetings October 2024 through June 2025. After registering, you will also receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Keep this email; it may be the only link you get. If you forget to register in advance or misplace the email with the link, don't worry. Register again. You will be able to join the meeting directly from the registration window.
Facilitator: Carolyn Schott
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Monday, May 19
Virtual Sundays: Something Old, Something New (Classes and Workshops)
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Today's topic: TBD
Speaker: TBD
After registering, you will be able to join the meeting immediately from the registration window. If you register in advance, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We invite all SGS community members to (1) share their research results, successes, or strategies with others or (2) practice a presentation in front of a friendly audience. Contact Programs@seagensoc.org to save a date.
To make a $5.00 donation for a program you enjoyed, or plan to attend, click here:ZZZZZ
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Monday, May 19
Write It Up (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Meeting via Zoom
Are you looking for inspiration to write up your family history research?
This group meets online the third Monday of the month. Join us to share and discuss writing projects, resources, and ideas. Research reports, articles for publication, family histories and memoirs--all genres welcome and encouraged.
Members share their latest writing project by the 1st of the month to give others time to read and review. Depending on the number of pieces submitted, each piece will be given at least 10 minutes discussion.
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Tuesday, May 20
"Pass It On" Writers Group (Special Interest Groups)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Meeting via Zoom
Create your family history and share with others in an effort to improve your writing.This group meets the third Tuesday of the month at 10AM Pacific.
"Pass It On" Writers' Group is currently accepting new members.
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Wednesday, May 21
Fiske Genealogical Library Classes (Free!) (Elsewhere Around the Sound)
10:00 am to 11:15 am
The Fiske Genealogical Library continues its virtual classes in 2025. All classes will be by video meeting. All classes are Wednesdays, 10-11:15, unless otherwise noted on their schedule.
"Wills & Probate Records for Genealogy Research" with Claire Smith
A complete schedule of classes as well as links to the meetings and class notes are on their website, http://fiskelibrary.org/.
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Wednesday, May 21
NEW! SGS Library Evening Hours (Special Events)
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Looking for a quiet, comfortable place to work on your genealogy research? Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of the month during our evening hours.
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